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Do both spouses have to agree to sell the house?

If both spouses are on title, or the home qualifies as a family home under The Homesteads Act, 1989, yes, both generally must agree before a sale can proceed in Saskatchewan, even if only one of the two spouses' names appears on the mortgage itself.

The Homesteads Act, 1989 specifically protects a spouse's right to consent to the disposition of the family home in Saskatchewan, regardless of whose name is on title, which is different from how some other provinces treat a matrimonial residence.

The Family Property Act governs how property is divided if the marriage is ending, and a lawyer will usually need to confirm consent or a court order is in place before a sale can close through Information Services Corporation.

If a spouse is unreachable or refusing consent, a lawyer can advise on the court process to move forward. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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